Artist(s):

sc. Forestier

direxit Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841)

after Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

Composed Title English:

Corvisart.

Inscribed Title:

CORVISART.

Inscription:

Forestier sculp. // Ambroise Tardieu Direxit

Description:

Portrait bust of Doctor Corvisart in civilian clothing, with a ribbon-medal on left lapel. Loosely based on Gérard's portrait.

Original Work:

Jean-Nicolas, Corvisart-Desmaretz, baron, premier médecin de Napoléon Ier (1755-1821)

by

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837)

1806

. Oil on canvas; 64 x 53 cm; Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

Subject Heading(s):

Corvisart, Jean-Nicolas (1755-1821)

Medium:

stipple

Dimensions:

190 x 120 mm (sheet)

Condition:

stained

Copy Specific:

verso: "16"

McGill Notes:

Pennington Catalogue p. 2375

Related Works:

Gérard, François, baron (1770-1837); 'Jean-Nicolas, Corvisart-Desmaretz, baron, premier médecin de Napoléon Ier (1755-1821).'

LocNo:

8° P 021